Silver in Sofia
Palmeiras-Prio cyclist Ricardo Mestre took the runner-up spot 56 seconds behind former Tavira team mate Krasimir Vasilev at the finish of the Tour of Bulgaria. Another Algarvean, Andre Cardoso, was
Cliff concerns
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Residents living near Praia Dona Ana have expressed their concern that further erosion by heavy rain this winter could cause the cliff road to collapse. Last
Hole in one
Around 100 golfers from all over the country will compete in the final of the Algarve Masters Series at the Salgados course on October 3. The winners of the biggest
Rising to dizzy heights
By CHRIS WRIGHT A 2-0 victory over local rivals Portimonense propelled Olhanense into second place in Liga Zon Sagres, albeit only for twenty-four hours. There was much expectation as the
Rough and tumble
By SKIP BANDELE The first ever Algarve derby between Olhanense and Portimonense at the top level of Portuguese league football took place last Friday evening – pretty it was not.
European fishing championship
Albufeira hosted the first EFSA European Bream Species Championship earlier this month. Some 98 participants and 15 vessels from 11 European countries took part. This event, organised by the Portuguese
On tour
Nelson Vitorino, Ricardo Mestre, Andre Cardoso, Tomas Metcalfe, Henrique Casimiro and Daniel Mestre are representing the successful Tavira Palmeiras Resort-Pro cycling team at this week’s Tour of Bulgaria. The ten-stage
Green inaugurated
Members of the newly-formed Vila da Luz Bowls Club took to their new eight-rink world class bowling green for the first time on September 12 in Luz. The new green
Match point
Algarve tennis star Rui Machado gained 33 ATP ranking points in reaching the semi-finals of the Seville Challenger before Spain’s Albert Ramos put an end to the 26-year-old’s title hopes.
Open hand
The Portimão Arena will host the Karate Shotokan-JSKA World Championships, which are being held for the first time in Portugal. More than 700 athletes representing 30 countries will converge on